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How far is Muskrat Dam from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Muskrat Dam (Muskrat Dam Airport) is 634 miles / 1020 kilometers / 551 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Muskrat Dam (MSA) is 993 miles / 1598 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 31 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Muskrat Dam Airport

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Distance from Williston to Muskrat Dam

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Williston to Muskrat Dam. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 633.891 miles
  • 1020.149 kilometers
  • 550.837 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 632.452 miles
  • 1017.832 kilometers
  • 549.585 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Williston to Muskrat Dam?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Muskrat Dam Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Muskrat Dam Airport (MSA)

On average, flying from Williston to Muskrat Dam generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 258 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Williston to Muskrat Dam

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Muskrat Dam Airport (MSA).

Airport information

Origin Williston Basin International Airport
City: Williston, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: XWA
ICAO Code: KXWA
Coordinates: 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W
Destination Muskrat Dam Airport
City: Muskrat Dam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: MSA
ICAO Code: CZMD
Coordinates: 53°26′29″N, 91°45′46″W